Begonia Silva

Begonia Silva is a highly experienced professional in the field of biotechnology and molecular biology, currently serving as a Senior Research Associate II at Zymeworks Inc. since February 2021. Prior roles include Senior Research Associate and Research Associate II in Protein Engineering at AbLab (U.B.C. Antibody Lab), as well as positions at CDRD, Amgen, Pfizer, and the University of Victoria, with a strong focus on antibody cloning, molecular biology techniques, and laboratory management. Silva holds a Master’s degree in Biotechnology from CIAD and a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Universidad de Sonora. Skills encompass training junior staff, coordinating laboratory supplies, executing quality control, and developing standard operating procedures.